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04 Jan 2016 03:53 #705509 by 531blackbanshee
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TexasKZ wrote: Looking forward to "the rest of the story."

531BB, Have you had a lot of shaking lately in Skiatook?


yes sir,
i believe oklahoma is the current earthquake capitol.

leon

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i make what i can,and save the rest!

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04 Jan 2016 13:03 #705578 by 79MKII
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TexasKZ wrote: Looking forward to "the rest of the story."

531BB, Have you had a lot of shaking lately in Skiatook?


Paul Harvey reference? Brings back childhood memories of being in the Dentist's chair. Always had Paul Harvey on the radio.

The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250

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04 Jan 2016 13:14 #705581 by TexasKZ
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I figgered that most of the OFs around here would get the Harvey reference.

Earthquakes, one more reason I don't regret leaving (not so) OK many years ago.

1982 KZ1000 LTD parts donor
1981 KZ1000 LTD awaiting resurrection
2000 ZRX1100 not ridden enough

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04 Jan 2016 13:20 #705585 by SWest
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Earthquakes? What's that? The fault line is a mile below me. Just kidding. Why is OK so prone to them now?
Steve

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04 Jan 2016 13:24 #705587 by 79MKII
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Just about have everything back together. Had it all powder coated / painted / replaced. All new gaskets, seals and bearings. Rebuilt calipers, master cylinders, new brake lines....all of it. Didn't tear down engine except for all of the covers. Decided to paint it satin black and went with powder coated black engine covers for the first time. It's not everybody's cup of tea, but I'm very happy with it.

Ran into a little trouble with the new aluminum cam end plugs. The casting was thicker on one side and the plugs wouldn't fit. I got some advice here on the forum and filed the outside of the head near the plugs. worked beautifully:






The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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04 Jan 2016 13:26 - 04 Jan 2016 13:28 #705589 by 9er rider
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I just hate newmotoritis, there is always you shoulda woulda done because because because!!!!!!!!,,,,,,,,, whats your sentiments about brown Santa?

76 kz 900 1075 76 kz 900 a4 78 kz 1000 ltd
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04 Jan 2016 13:54 - 04 Jan 2016 13:55 #705593 by 79MKII
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I did a rider quality resto on the switches. I had actually bought a new repro set but didn't like the paint quality.


The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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04 Jan 2016 14:07 #705596 by bluej58
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Looking good, I like the silver plugs on the black head B)

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04 Jan 2016 14:22 - 04 Jan 2016 14:54 #705602 by 79MKII
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Mocked up the oil cooler with several different mounting brackets. Settled on a simple U-shaped bracket.



and the finished product:


The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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Last edit: 04 Jan 2016 14:54 by 79MKII. Reason: changed 2nd photo, cropped it

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04 Jan 2016 14:24 - 04 Jan 2016 14:33 #705603 by 79MKII
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This is how it sits now. The exhaust is temporary. The Kerker racing pipe will be going back on....just wanted to test fire the engine and warm it up to change the oil. The Kerker blocks oil filter access and I didn't want to blue the pipes if the carb settings were way off.


The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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04 Jan 2016 14:29 #705605 by 79MKII
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A shot of the other side before the oil cooler and carbs were back on:


The Kaw List:
Current: 79 KZ1000 A3 MKII, 78 KZ1000 A2, 78 KZ1000 Z1-R, 78 KZ650 SR, 80 KE175
Former: 03 KLX400SR, 99 ZRX1000, 82 KZ750 LTD, 80 KZ1000 A4 MKII, 80 KZ1000 LTD, 78 KZ1000 A2, 74 H-2 750 Triple, 78 KL250
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04 Jan 2016 14:34 #705609 by SWest

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